Origin
Medary, WI
Afternoon in Medary on Thursday
Local time
1:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Medary, WI to Burns, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
14.9 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Medary, WI
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Medary, WI to Burns, WI covers 14.9 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WI 16, State Highway 162, Frontage Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.2 miles on WI 16. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 14.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 23m highway drive covering 14.9 miles, with most of the trip on WI 16 and State Highway 162. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.2 miles on WI 16.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
WI 16 is the longest continuous segment at about 12.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on WI 16 and State Highway 162. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sunset Lane.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sunset Lane): Navigation decision point; near the start (Frontage Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (WI 16; CTH B): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Sunset Lane
Turn right onto Sunset Lane
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Frontage Road
Turn right onto Frontage Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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WI 16; CTH B
Turn right onto WI 16; CTH B
Navigation decision point
4
14.9 mi into trip
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~23m in
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CTH E / County Highway E
Turn right onto CTH E / County Highway E
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WI 16 | 12.2 mi | 18m |
| State Highway 162 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Frontage Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Sunset Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| County Highway E | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
WI 16
— 12.2 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medary, WI and Burns, WI.
1
Start on this road
145 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Sunset Lane
91 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sunset Lane
3
Turn right onto Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Frontage Road
4
Turn right onto WI 16; CTH B
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
WI 16; CTH B
5
Continue on WI 16; CTH C
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
WI 16; CTH C
6
Continue on WI 162
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 162
7
Turn right onto CTH E
22 ft
·
0 sec
·
County Highway E
8
Arrive at destination
CTH E
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.33 one way
$4.66 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.87 | $5.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.56 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Burns, WI
Afternoon in Burns on Thursday
Local time
1:49 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
23 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
23m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Medary, WI to Burns, WI covers 14.9 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are WI 16, State Highway 162, Frontage Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.5 miles from Medary, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.33 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 23m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sunset Lane): Navigation decision point; near the start (Frontage Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (WI 16; CTH B): Navigation decision point.
The route from Medary, WI to Burns, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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